Reviews
Twist, Tumble, Triumph: The Story of Champion Gymnast Ágnes Keleti
“A stirring expression of the triumph of the human spirit.” — Kirkus Reviews View →
Bear's Lost Glasses
“Timmers’s stunning mixed-media images, with clever details and surprises that make multiple readings a treat, are a playful reminder that it’s not just what we see that matters but how we choose to see it.”—The New York Times Book Review View →
Waffle Can't Decide
“Penned by an author with a background in pediatric neuropsychology, the narrative strikes a balance between amusing and instructive . . . . This book can benefit not only those who struggle to make decisions but can also be used as a springboard for discussion about approaching… View →
Speaking on Climate: A Guide to Speechwriting for a Better Future
“A lively, concise, and practical antidote to climate anxiety and a guide to positive action.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Kahoʻolawe: The True Story of an Island and Her People
“An incredible, brilliantly told story of persistence, advocacy, and love.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews View →
The Playdate
“The story approaches the child’s and mother’s lives with empathy, imbuing both with dignity. . . . A frankly told, child’s-eye view of the intersection of friendship and socioeconomic status.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
La roca en mi garganta (The Rock in My Throat)
“Breathtaking and beautiful, this resonant Spanish-language book about the author’s experience with English as a child is a must-have for collections everywhere.”—starred, School Library Journal View →
String Ball
“Featuring spare visuals yet extravagant in its storytelling, a satisfying tale for impatient kittens everywhere.”—Kirkus Reviews View →
Warfare through the Ages: From Bows to Bombs
“Each volume begins with an overview of basic concepts related to its topic and continues with detailed, individual chapters that investigate the topic within the ancient societies of Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China, the Americas, Greece, and Rome. Reproductions and photos of… View →
The Red Car to Hollywood
“Meticulously researched and sumptuously realized, Ruby’s story captures the time when women were swiftly gaining ground in all parts of society whilst burdened by old structures dragging them down. . . Readers will be inspired by Ruby’s resilience and dazzled by the… View →
The Pecan Sheller
“Using short chapters with quick pacing, Ruiz-Flores (Piece by Piece) unveils intimate and well-researched depictions of the Pecan Shellers Strike of 1938 and its impact on Mexican descendants and beyond.”—starred, Publishers Weekly View →
Dreams to Ashes: The 1871 Los Angeles Chinatown Massacre
“In this ruminative account of a lesser-known race riot that left 18 immigrants dead, Blackburne poses big, still cogent questions.”—Booklist View →
The Pecan Sheller
“A powerful, moving story explores the little-known but important story of the six-week pecan shellers’ strike.”—starred, Booklist View →
Interrupted Lives: Nine Stories of Child Survivors of the Holocaust
“Young readers will empathize with their experiences and admire their resilience.”—Booklist View →
Kahoʻolawe: The True Story of an Island and Her People
“This beautifully illustrated picture book introduces the smallest and only uninhabited island, Kaho’olawe. Painted illustrations with bold colors, thick brushstrokes, and rich textures enhance three layers of text.”—Booklist View →
The Big Tournament: Book 1
“Gheluwe pairs imaginative depictions of alien ingredients and futuristic kitchen tools with expressive character designs; dynamic compositions heighten both the tension of time-bound cooking challenges and the joy of artistic expression, while color shifts underscore the… View →
Disconnected: Understanding Alzheimer's Disease
“Signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, costs and care plans, and practical tips for communicating and spending time with people diagnosed are addressed, bolstered by numerous first-person testimonials from caregivers, spouses, children, and grandchildren. . . this offering… View →
Meet Mbiresaurus: A Graphic Guide
“This scientific graphic novel features text about the Mbiresaurus Raathi’s physical features, habitat, diet, discovery, and more. Readers will learn about how this dinosaur changed over time. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature View →
The Mistakes That Made Us: Confessions from Twenty Poets
“The collection is an excellent resource for teaching self-acceptance and discussing mistakes or perfectionism. Reviewer Rating: 5”—Children’s Literature View →
Shelter Pet Block Party
“Readers will appreciate the positive energy of the young friends and cheer for them to succeed. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature View →
Diggers, Dozers, and Dumpers
“This book is perfect for shared story hours, and will have children imagining their own fields of play and the equipment they might need. . . What a joyful way to impart information, complete with a female-heavy group of workers, and make children rethink what they know about… View →
Dreams to Ashes: The 1871 Los Angeles Chinatown Massacre
“Meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated in full-color drawings . . . the story acknowledges the growing pains of pushing out of communities (Indigenous and other immigrant communities) by the Spanish colonial missions and later by Americans to make room for Western… View →
Design Thinking: A Guide to Innovation
“Ideal for teens, educators, and community leaders who want to inspire youth to apply design thinking in creating real-world solutions. The writing motivates readers to reflect on their own ideas with examples that make the concepts relatable. . . What distinguishes this book is… View →
The Big Tournament: Book 1
“A whimsical graphic novel in which a girl who hopes to be a great chef helps others in the process of pursuing her dreams.”—Foreword Reviews View →